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Home My WebLink About03-06-06 Hastings, Minnesota City Council Minutes March 6, 2006 The City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 4th Street, Hastings, Minnesota. Members Present: Councilmembers Hazlet, Hicks, Moratzka, Schultz, Riveness and Mayor Werner Members Absent: Councilmember Alongi Staff Members Present: City Administrator David Osberg City Attorney Shawn Moynihan Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee Planning Director John Hinzman Public Works Director Tom Montgomery HRA Director John Grossman Approval of Minutes: Mayor Werner asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, February 21, 2006. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as presented. Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Riveness to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Pay Bills as Audited 2. Resolution-Approve Strong Beer/Wine License for Digital Links, LLC 3. Approve Hiring Lynn Associates to Conduct Employee Survey 4. Accept Resignation of Associate Planner Kris Jenson 5. Pay Estimate #1-Well #8 Construction: Keys Well Drilling Company ($30,789.50) 6. Preliminary 2005 Annual Report 7. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2005-55: Original Hastings Design Standards 8. First Reading/Order Public Hearing-Ordinance Amendment #2006-08: Accessory Building Roof Height 9. Resolution-Vacation of Easement #2006-09: Waterfront Addition (Block 1) 10. Authorization to Sign-CenterPoint Energy Easement 11. 2006 Budget Adjustment 12. Approval for Bid Proposals-South Pines Park 13. Approve Trail Maintenance & Repair 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolutions on file. City of Hastings City Council Minutes March 6, 2006 Page 2of4 Public Hearing-Business Subsidy for Arthur G. Miller Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. HRA Director Grossman stated that the City is required to conduct a public hearing when considering a land crediUbusiness subsidy. Grossman stated that applicant is seeking to relocate within the Industrial Park. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Resolution-Site Plan #2006-11: Miller Electric (Enterprise Avenue) Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the site plan as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Authorize Execution of Agreements with Arthur G. Miller Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka to approve the agreements as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Public Hearing-Irrigation and RPZ Ordinance Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Public Works Director Montgomery stated that the amendments proposed would allow the City to better track installation of lawn irrigation systems and proper installation and maintenance. The changes would also require proper installation of meter and backflow prevention systems for multi-family association lawn irrigation systems. Mike Kilmer, stated he supports the proposed amendments, but would like the City to require that licensed contractors install these systems as well as require computerized reporting of the RPZ system to remove human error and the possibility of forging documents. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Second Reading and Ordinance Amendment-lrrigation and RPZ Ordinance Staff was directed to add the public comments to the application process as applicable, with further direction by the Operations Committee. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Council member Moratzka to approve the ordinance amendment as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, none. Copy of ordinance on file. Resolution-Adopting Irrigation Permit Fees Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to adopt permit fees for installation permits at $75 for systems utilizing a 1-inch water meter or smaller and $150 for systems using a water meter larger than two inches in size. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. City of Hastings City Council Minutes March 6, 2006 Page 30t4 Resolution-Funding for 2006 Water System Improvements and Annual Utility Rate Review and Rate Recommendations Montgomery stated that the construction of a new well, a water treatment plant, trunk watermains to service the well and treatment plan, the 3rd Street trunk watermain and the downtown trunk watermain will result in about $5.6 million in project costs. There is approximately $1.7 million in the WAC fund to pay for these improvements, leaving about $3.8 million to be financed through revenue bonds. The Operations Committee recommends funding the new well, water treatment plan, and new trunk watermains by spreading 25% of the costs throughout the City with a $0.10 water increase and 75% to new development by increasing WAC rates. Montgomery outlined the following rate increases: Water Rates-increase to $1.55/1,000 gallons for a base rate, with a premium rate of $1.95/1,000 gallons for water used over 15,000 gallons. Irrigation Meter Charge-increase the quarterly meter charge Meter Size Current Charae Proposed Charae 1" $8.00/quarter $16.00/quarter 1 X" $9.00/quarter $18.00/quarter 1 Yz" $14.00/quarter $28.00/quarter 2" $19.00/quarter $38.00/quarter Wastewater Rates-increase to $2.65/1,000 gallons WAC Fee-increase to $2,465 SAC Fee-increase to $750 Interceptor Sewer-increase to $385 Montgomery stated that a water surcharge is being added to account for high summer usage. The City's winter usage is able to be handled by two wells; the new treatment plan will generally be needed to meet summer water demand. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Schultz to approve the utility rates as proposed. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Public Hearing-Vacation of Easement #2006-12: Wal Mart (1752 North Frontage Road) Mayor Werner opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Planning Director Hinzman stated that Wal-Mart has requested vacation of a small portion of a drainage and utility easement. Hearing no further comment, Mayor Werner closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Resolution-Vacation of Easement #2006-12: Wal Mart (1752 North Frontage Road) Moved by Councilmember Hazlet, seconded by Councilmember Hicks to approve the easement vacation as presented. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Resolution-Preliminary Plat #2006-13: Featherstone Oaks, Version II (1803 Featherstone Road) Planning Director Hinzman stated that the applicant is seeking a variance to exceed the 500-foot maximum cul-de-sac length requirement and preliminary plat City of Hastings City Council Minutes March 6, 2006 Page 40f4 approval to subdivide 12 detached townhome lots and one common lot. The Planning Commission did not support the revised plan for the following reasons: · Preferred a through street to a cul-de-sac to increase public safety; · Preferred a 26 foot private street to the 22-foot private street proposed; . Move the terminus of the private road further south to lessen impact on oak trees There was discussion about the length of the cul-de-sac, public safety access, parking and tree preservation. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to approve the preliminary plat with 26-foot wide street and a teardrop cul-de-sac, and the other conditions in the staff report. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Council member Hazlet to approve the variance to the cul-de-sac length as requested. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Consider Request-Conzemius/Pulte Annexation: North of Hastings High School Pulte Homes is requesting consideration to annex +/- 165 acres from Nininger Township, to develop 345 single family lots in three phases. Approximately 100 acres is within the City's comprehensive plan & MUSA extension. The Planning Commission of the Council has recommended review of the request by the full Council. Representatives from the Conzemius Partnership and Pulte Homes both spoke. The Council discussed whether the annexation and/or extension of MUSA lines would be supported as well as general growth discussion. The Council supported continued general discussion with the property owners on this request, and stated that a request for annexation would be accepted for consideration. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Hicks, seconded by Councilmember Hazlet to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m. 6 Ayes, Nays, None. ;:ba \ //1 Iii. /1/ J J;-.1~' ,.AU'lfAA -f/WjIVI./ JL Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk Michael D. Werner Mayor